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Jar of easy homemade strawberry jam with fresh strawberries and bread.

Easy Homemade Strawberry Jam

This easy homemade strawberry jam uses simple ingredients to create a sweet, slightly tangy preserve that is perfect for spreading on toast, yogurt, or desserts. It's quick to make and is a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and halved Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 3 cups granulated sugar You can adjust the sugar level if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Helps with setting the jam.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place strawberries in a large pot. Mash them a little with a potato masher or fork to keep small pieces.
  2. Add sugar and lemon juice, stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to mix.
Cooking
  1. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mix to a steady boil, stirring often.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the jam thickens, about 15 to 25 minutes. Skim foam from the top with a spoon.
  3. To test thickness, drop a small spoonful of hot jam on a chilled plate, wait a few seconds and push it with your finger. If it wrinkles, it is ready.
Jarring
  1. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon jam into clean jars, leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top.
  2. Wipe jar rims, seal with lids, and let cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or process jars in a water bath for long-term storage.

Notes

Stir often to prevent burning on the pot bottom. Chill a small plate before testing jam thickness to help read the result. Sterilize jars and lids if storing outside of the fridge.